Birds Of A Feather

Reptiles have had all the fun for way too long — this spring, nail polish is going to the birds. From their feathers to their eggs, lacquer brands are taking their cue from our fine-feathered friends for the latest effects and finishes. Illamasqua's speckled polish is also the kick-off to another trend you'll be seeing a lot more of as the year progresses: matte glitter. Expect to see brands playing with the non-sparkly confetti in a slew of different combinations in upcoming months.

Illamasqua Speckled Nail Varnish in Fragile and Mottle, $16 each, available at Sephora; Nails Inc. Feathers Effect Polish in Brighton and York, $9.50 each, available in March at Sephora.